Why I Chose Supply Chain Management
Nathan Chaney was originally pursuing a General Business Administration degree until his professors introduced him to Supply Chain Management. He quickly realized that this was the path of success for him. As a current Field Operations Manager at Gatik (Autonomous Vehicles) and as a former President of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals in the DFW area, he has experience in both Logistics and Operations Management. Watch to learn more about why he chose Supply Chain Management as his career path.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BS in Supply Chain Management and Analytics
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JSOM Statistics and Math Lab would be assisting students in the following courses:
- OPRE 3333 Quantitative Business Analysis
- OPRE 3340 Advanced Business Quantitative Methods
- OPRE 3360 Managerial Methods in Decision Making Under Uncertainty
The JSOM Statistics and Math Lab is located in room JSOM 2.414 and is open from Monday through Friday, per the schedule below. It will remain open until finals week and will be closed during breaks and on holidays. Students can reach out to us to get clarifications on their doubts. Our contact details are as below:
Name: Apoorva Jade
NetID: AXJ200026
Email ID: axj200026@utdallas.edu
Name: Supreeth Nimmagadda
NetID: SXN220118
Email ID: sxn220118@utdallas.edu
| Day | Time | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am – 5:00pm | 9:00am – 1:00pm – Apoorva |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm – Supreeth | ||
| Tuesday | 9:00am – 5:00pm | 9:00am – 5:00pm – Supreeth |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 5:00pm | 9:00am – 1:00pm – Supreeth |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm – Apoorva | ||
| Thursday | 9:00am – 5:00pm | 9:00am – 5:00pm – Apoorva |
| Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm | 9:00am – 1:00pm – Apoorva |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm – Supreeth |
We will be holding the above-mentioned office hours on campus in the lab located in room JSOM 2.414. Students can also reach out to us through the Microsoft Teams app on our respective Net ID.
A few examples are:
- business planner
- buyer
- implementation specialist
- inventory analyst
- logistics analyst
- materials planner
- production planner
- project management associate
- resource planner
- strategic sourcing coordinator
- supply chain specialist
Supply chain management plays a vital role in the global economy because most of what we eat, drink, wear, and use every day comes from different supply chains. Supply chain management is a $1.3 trillion industry, and it continues to grow internationally. Supply Chain professionals are crucial to the functioning of global economies and industries.
The average starting salary for 2022 JSOM graduates was $76,500 for students with a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management.
Yes, all undergraduate students in the Jindal School of Management (including BS in Supply Chain Management and Analytics majors) must complete at least one internship before graduation.
Yes, we encourage all our students to join a student organization to supplement what they learn in the classroom and build industry connections. Supply chain management majors can check these organizations:
- Association of Operations Management (APICS)
- Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
- Supply Chain Leadership Council (SCLC)
Please visit JSOM’s Student Organizations page for more information.
Alumni have secured positions in the following industries:
- automotive
- aviation
- cosmetics
- dairy
- energy
- eyewear
- finance and banking
- fresh produce and flowers
- gaming
- healthcare
- oil and gas
- retail
- sustainability
- telecommunications
- transportation
- utilities
- warehousing
With your degree, you can focus your career on any of these three areas:
Purchasing and procurement professionals analyze and identify sources of materials, evaluate and select suppliers, negotiate contracts, place orders, acquire materials and manage costs. During disruptions in the supply chain, these positions are highly sought by companies across different industries.
Production and operations professionals work on various tasks, such as product and service design, location planning, facility layout, demand forecasting, capacity planning, production scheduling, inventory management, quality control and project management. There is a wide variety of jobs related to this area in any industry.
Transportation and logistics professionals are responsible for handling materials, order picking, packaging, warehousing management, carrier selection, product and service delivery, and product and service recovery. This is the area of supply chain management that is the easiest to recognize, but it represents only a portion of the supply chain jobs in the market.
The network of activities that efficiently links raw materials, suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, retailers and customers while providing high-quality goods and services at the best price. Supply chain management is the backbone of any organization.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that supply chain management-related careers will increase by 30% between 2020 and 2030, with an annual median salary of $77,030. The demand for supply chain management professionals in the job market exceeds the supply by a 6 to 1 ratio compared to other degrees in which the job market is saturated.
Supply Chain Management Student Experiences
How I Went From Football to Supply Chain Management
I chose to study supply chain management because it is a field that has a lot of potential for growth. In the past few years, a lot of companies have come to realize just how essential the supply chain is to their overall business landscape.
Growing Up Overseas and Feeling at Home at UT Dallas
I chose to study supply chain management because it is a field that has a lot of potential for growth. In the past few years, a lot of companies have come to realize just how essential the supply chain is to their overall business landscape.
Supply Chain: A Great Career for Veterans
I chose to specialize in supply chain management. I thought it was best for me because not only does every company have a supply chain, you also have the real opportunity to make a difference for your customers, your company and, if you do it right, you can even help the planet too!
Jamie Schmidt’s Graduation Speech
I am graduating with a double major in global business and supply chain management. And until a year-and-a-half ago, no one really knew what getting a degree in supply chain meant. But now it seems to be just about the only thing anyone ever talks about.
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